This story is part of Plugged In, CNET’s hub for all things EV and the future of electrified mobility. From vehicle reviews to helpful hints and the latest industry news, we’ve got you covered. About 150 new cars with a plug are coming to US showrooms between now and the end of 2026. That might …
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Intel on Thursday announced a new division to design and sell chips that will help carmakers modernize vehicles and the processors that power them. The chipmaker is trying to cash in on a fast-growing market for the semiconductors it builds. For automakers, processors in 2019 represented 4% of a car’s cost, but it’s going to soar to 20% by 2030, …
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Marantz has announced its latest streaming amplifier, the Model 40n, which can connect to a TV via HDMI ARC and a phono input. The Model 40n features a 70-watt-per channel (8 ohms) Class A/B amplifier that the company says will power even difficult-to-drive loudspeakers. The 40n follows the release of the Model 30 in 2020, which offers more power (100W) …
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The global computer chip shortage won’t end anytime soon, according to analysis from the US Department of Commerce. A new report issued Tuesday by the department outlines the fragility of the worldwide semiconductor supply chain. Specifically, the main issue lies in the factories producing the chips. The DOC estimates that chip plants are churning along at 90% capacity or above. Other …
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Canon is feeling the impact of the global chip shortage that has led some Canon printer models to misread Canon’s own toner cartridges as counterfeit or empty. Canon typically uses chips to verify that cartridges used in its printers are the company’s own, as well as to do things like monitor toner levels. On Wednesday, Canon USA confirmed that it’s shipping …
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A little over three years ago, Apple investors pushed the value of its shares above $1 trillion, making it the world’s most highly valued tech company. Then, two years later, Apple stock rose so high that the company’s value passed $2 trillion. Now, it’s risen yet again, topping $3 trillion. As in $3,000,000,000,000. Around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but the 2021 holiday shopping season is far from over. (Check out the best holiday deals that are still available here.) In fact, we are only a few weeks away from Christmas, one of the …
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Apple warned on Thursday that it continues to struggle with supply chain disruptions as it ramps up for an expected holiday shopping crunch following the release of its iPhone 13, new iPads, Apple Watches and Mac computers. Apple said that iPhone sales jumped nearly 47% in the three months ended Sept. 25, as consumers snatched up the new iPhone 13. …
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Rather than an eye-catching new design or a major upgrade beyond superfast 5G wireless, Apple’s new iPhone 13 focuses on less flashy upgrades like better cameras, higher-quality screens and longer battery life as its key selling points. And on Thursday, Wall Street will get its first glimpse at whether that’s enough to excite customers. That’s when Apple is due to …
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Update, Oct. 25: Read CNET’s review of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and 14-inch MacBook Pro. Original story follows. Apple revealed its latest MacBook Pros during the company’s hardware event on Monday. It also showed off the new M1 Max chip powering these new laptops, which offers a lot of power for a fraction of the power of other processors. …
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